I can take persons as I find them; and if there is any deep family secret to unearth, it's mighty fortunate for a man to have nothing stand in the way of his own instincts.

No likings, I mean--no leanings this way or that, for humane or other purely unprofessional reasons." The eye of District Attorney Fox stole towards that of his brother official, but did not meet it.

The coroner had turned his attention to the table again, and, while betraying no embarrassment, was not quite his usual self.

The district attorney's hand stole to his chin, which he softly rubbed with his lean forefinger as he again addressed Sweetwater.
"This tragedy--the most lamentable which has ever occurred in this town--is really, and without exaggeration, a tragedy in high life.

The lady who was strangled by a brute's clutch, was a woman of the highest culture and most estimable character.